Rappelling Santa 2012

December 2, 2012 9:30 PM

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Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling ... more

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling ... more

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling ... more

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Brian Cashman, left, in red, and Bobby Valentine, in stripes, rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling ... more

Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends in a holiday rappelling celebration down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends in a holiday rappelling celebration down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown ... more

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join... Photo-3831204.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Hundreds walk to Latham park after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Hundreds walk to Latham park after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT ... more

Hundreds enjoy fireworks after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building, shown at left, in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Hundreds enjoy fireworks after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building, shown at left, in downtown ... more

Rudolph rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Santa and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Rudolph rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Santa and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Rudolph rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown... Photo-3831219.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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The Grinch joins Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends as he drops down the side of the Landmark Building in a holiday rappelling celebration in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012.

The Grinch joins Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends as he drops down the side of the Landmark Building in a holiday rappelling celebration in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012.

A crowd gathers along Broad Street in anticipation of a holiday rappelling celebration, where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends would drop down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

A crowd gathers along Broad Street in anticipation of a holiday rappelling celebration, where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends would drop down the side of the Landmark Building in ... more

Photo: Shelley Cryan

A crowd gathers along Broad Street in anticipation of a holiday... Photo-3831203.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Santa, with a busy holiday schedule, exits a holiday show in Latham park after a rappelling celebration where he, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Santa, with a busy holiday schedule, exits a holiday show in Latham park after a rappelling celebration where he, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark ... more

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa, with a busy holiday schedule, exits a holiday show in Latham... Photo-3831242.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Karla and Robert Irizarry, Stamford, take a photo of their children (L to R) Emanuel, 5, Rachel, 3, and Astrid, 7 in Latham park after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Karla and Robert Irizarry, Stamford, take a photo of their children (L to R) Emanuel, 5, Rachel, 3, and Astrid, 7 in Latham park after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby ... more

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Karla and Robert Irizarry, Stamford, take a photo of their children... Photo-3831240.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Hundreds enjoy fireworks after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building, shown at left, in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Hundreds enjoy fireworks after a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building, shown at left, in downtown ... more

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown... Photo-3831236.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Santa does a flip as he rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Santa does a flip as he rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, ... more

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Santa does a flip as he rappels down the side of the Landmark... Photo-3831234.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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R.K. Javalkar and son Adit, 4 1/2, Stamford, enjoy the fireworks following a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building, shown at left, in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

R.K. Javalkar and son Adit, 4 1/2, Stamford, enjoy the fireworks following a holiday rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the ... more

Haseem and his daughter Azita, 2, Stamford, who declined to give a last name, enjoy a holiday show in Latham park after a rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends had dropped down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Haseem and his daughter Azita, 2, Stamford, who declined to give a last name, enjoy a holiday show in Latham park after a rappelling celebration where Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends ... more

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown... Photo-3831222.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Brian Cashman, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Brian Cashman, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in... Photo-3831218.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown... Photo-3831220.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Brian Cashman, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Brian Cashman, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Bobby Valentine rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in... Photo-3831214.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Santa and Rudolph rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Santa and Rudolph rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. They joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa and Rudolph rappel down the side of the Landmark Building in... Photo-3831229.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Brian Cashman rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Brian Cashman rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Santa, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Brian Cashman rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in... Photo-3831216.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends in a holiday rappelling celebration down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less

Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends in a holiday rappelling celebration down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown ... more

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Mrs. Claus fends off the Grinch with a rolling pin as they join... Photo-3831210.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown Stamford, CT. He joined Bobby Valentine, Brian Cashman, Rudolph and Mrs. Claus in a holiday rappelling celebration on Dec. 2, 2012.

Photo: Shelley Cryan

Santa rappels down the side of the Landmark Building in downtown... Photo-3831221.53273 - StamfordAdvocate

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Mrs. Claus joins Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends as she drops down the side of the Landmark Building in a holiday rappelling celebration in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012.

Mrs. Claus joins Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends as she drops down the side of the Landmark Building in a holiday rappelling celebration in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012.

Pawel Cesarczyk, 2 1/2, his cousin Sylwia Lipinski, 7, and Pawel's mother, Gosia Cesarczyk, all Stamford, gather for a holiday rappelling celebration on Broad Street. Moments later, Santa, Rudolph, Brian Cashman, Bobby Valentine and friends would drop down the side of the Landmark Building in a holiday rappelling celebration in downtown Stamford, CT on Dec. 2, 2012. less